KamloopsBritish Columbia

Kamloops,
BC

The
popular interior city of Kamloops is in the heart of Thompson Nicola
region.

Visitors
to the "Tournament Capitol of Canada"
can choose to learn more about the intriguing history of the area or
take advantage of the abundance of recreational facilities and opportunities
for outdoor adventures in the Kamloops area.

The
Kamloops area is famous for rainbow trout fishing, and a variety of
modern and rustic fishing resorts offer an unforgettable fishing experience.
Guest ranches make great family vacations, introducing the guest to
a taste of the real west on working cattle ranches.

The city
itself is located where the South and North Thompson Rivers meet, hence
the name "Kahm-o-loops", the Shuswap Indian word for "meeting
of the waters". The surrounding countryside is a combination of
dry forests, grasslands and desert like hills. While forestry has now
surpassed ranching as the primary industry, ranching is still an important
component in the makeup of the area.

Kamloops
can be used as a headquarters for exploring nearby wilderness areas
such as Wells Gray Park to the north and the grasslands of the Nicola
Valley in the south or the numerous fishing and recreational lakes surrounding
the entire area.

Accommodation/Adventure
Providers

Alpine Wilderness Retreat: Retreat from the bustle of the city to our fly-in resort on Elbow Lake! Our snow fed lakes in the North Thompson are home to world-famous Kamloops Trout, and our resort has everything youíll need. Thereís lots of wildlife too so donít forget to bring your ca... more

Rocky Mountain Holidays: Rail Vacations in the Rocky Mountains & Western Canada! Rocky Mountain Holidays customize vacations that combine the romance of train travel with the magnificent scenery of Western Canada. more

The Rustic Resort: Fishing as good as it gets! Our resort just north of Kamloops has over 30 lakes joined by streams, naturally reproducing with wild Kamloops trout, perfect for flyfishing and float tubing. Enjoy hiking trails into lakes, mountain biking, the wildlife or just t... more

Access:
Access to the city is extremely convenient as it is at the junction
of three main highways and two railroads.

From
Vancouver, Highway 1 follows the historic and breathtakingly beautiful
Fraser Canyon, while the newest, shorter route is the Coquihalla Highway
which takes you through awe inspiring mountain passes (about 3 1/2 hours
from Vancouver/ 5 1/2 hours from Seattle).

From
Calgary in the east, it is about 7 1/2 hours on Highway 1.

From
the southeast, the scenic route from the Okanagan is another popular
way to reach this destination (from Kelowna two hours).

Along
with a train and bus station, Kamloops also has an airport that can
bring people from all over the province.

Population:
82,000.

Elevation:
377 meters (1,131 ft.)

Climate:
Moderate with hot summers.

Accommodations:
As well as numerous hotels and motels the Kamloops Old Courthouse Hostel
is also available to travellers. Campsites, fishing resorts, lodges
and guest ranches are in abundance to the west, east, south and north;
these include a number of Provincial Park campsites within an hours
drive. Guest ranches are a popular destination for many visitors, as
is the ski resort to the north.